'File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground' [‎8r] (20/524)

Reference:-
S. i04il.
Air Headquarters,
’Iraq Command,
Ba^iidad,
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SECRET.
17th December, 1328.
To
Tiie Secretary to the
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. ,
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Sir,
1 have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your
letter Ho.420.S of J.928 dated 2xst .November, 1928, and
to thank you for the information contained therein.
1* The Mr Oxficer Commanding considers that when the
Plying boats arriva at Jbasrah, that as far as can be foreseen,
three advanced bases will be required, namely rK 0WEIT, BAHREIN,
and DABAl • he would have lilted HAS EL KHAIMAH, but realises
there may be some difficulty before this can be started. He
is not quite certain about DAJAI as to its suitability as
a Flying Boat base, but has asicea the Senior Laval Officer,
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. to allow a Flying Boat Officer to proceed down
there rid also to BAHREIN in one of H.M.Sloops when it is
next going down to those places.
2* _ A point in connection with these advanced bases
has arisen, and the Air Officer Commanding would be obliged
for your advice on this, it is considered that an intelligent
native should be employed at the auove three places so as to
look after the temporary shelters and moorings of the Flying
Boats. It is thought that if this man was chosen wisely, that
h« would be invaluable to the Flying Boats when they arrive
at the various places, as he would soon learn what was
required in the wa^y oi helping these boats to their moorings
etc., employing native labour if necessary and otner various
jobs. It is also considered that by employing such a man it
would have a good eilect on the local population. Again Am
man might wear a visible badge of office such as the R.A.P.
Eagle with the appropriate colours, if the above is agreed to
could ^ou please give information as to the approximate wages
which would nave to be paid, to these men at the various places
ana whether you would be able to cnoese the men for us.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
Sd/- I• 7/ . Bowhill,
Air Commodore,
Chief Staff officer,
Air Headquarters.